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Some Veterans have raised concerns about certain vaccines and medications they received while serving in the military. Find out more about these vaccines and medications.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

During Mental Health Awareness Month this May, connect with Veterans who have found ways to improve their lives. Visit MakeTheConnection.net/Connect and watch Veterans like you

February is American Heart Health Month

Were you exposed to Agent Orange during service and have ischemic heart disease? You may qualify for VA benefits.  Learn more. Veterans Health Administration Update: AGENT ORANGE
Certain Medically Unexplained Illness Related to Gulf War Service
The VA presumes certain medically unexplained illnesses are related to Gulf War service without regard to cause. Learn more
Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®)
Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®) is a drug that has been given to military personnel, including those serving in Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, for protection against malaria. Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Mefloquine, a round, white tablet taken once a week, is also used for travelers visiting areas where malaria is found, based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mefloquine was approved by the FDA in May 1989. If you are concerned about mefloquine use or long-term side effects from taking mefloquine, talk to your health care provider or local VA Environmental Health Coordinator.

Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®)

Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®) is a drug given to military personnel to protect against malaria, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

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Agent Pink

Agent Pink is the code name for a powerful herbicide and defoliant used by the U.S. military in its herbicidal warfare program during the Vietnam War Vietnam War. The name comes

Agent White

Agent White is the code name for a herbicide used by the U.S. military in its herbicidal warfare program during the Vietnam War. The name comes from the regulatory requirements of

Agent Green

Agent Green is the code name for a powerful herbicide and defoliant used by the U.S. military in its herbicidal warfare program during the Vietnam War. The name comes from the

Post-Vietnam Dioxin Exposure in Agent Orange-Contaminated C-123 Aircraft – 1972 to 1982

According to the report, from 1972 to 1982, approximately 1,500 to 2,100 Air Force Reserve personnel trained and worked on C-123 aircraft that previously had been used to spray

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